@future: Yeah, that's why I refused to go anymore. XD; Because I'd already put so much work (we did our own landscaping, painting, even some of the building, I think) to cut down on costs. I was already emotionally invested in the house and if I kept going over, I'd have got more and more attached to the place and I couldn't stand the heartbreak if we ended up losing it. :c

Our tree looks real from a few feet away. XD It's just not got the pine smell or fire-hazard. XD So I kind of prefer fake trees, honestly. Less messy. :x

I hope you do consider purchasing some tickets. :D Only 13 left! And then I can reward the gold winner and put the purple winners in the pot. :D